'You're unlikely to get into a political row'

Inside the operation to help Manchester's asylum seekers. Plus, the rest of our bumper Thursday newsletter

Dear Millers — in today’s bumper, magazine-style members’ edition we have:

• A moving report from an inquest this week into the death of a high-flying student at the University of Manchester.

• A quick chat with the Dutch newspaper correspondent who has chosen to base himself in Manchester rather than London.

• Some reactions to the government’s levelling up white paper, and an appearance from Andy Burham’s fluffy white dog.

• Our To Do list for the weekend, including a great photography exhibition at Manchester Central Library.

• And a great report from New Smithfield Market, where Jack saw volunteers preparing packages for asylum seekers.

As we said last week, please do send us some feedback about this new kind of members’ edition. We think they give lots of variety and make a nice contrast from the days when we send you one long read, but we’d love your thoughts. And if you would be happy for Dani to photograph you in your home for next week’s At Home With… please drop her a line (dani@manches…